How to Use a Fake Shot to Open Up the Goalie

I’ve said it many times, goal scorers shoot low.

If you want to score more goals, you need to find ways to move the goalie either so you can go around them or open up places to score.

All of these examples show how a fake shot is used to get the goalie to plant their “push” leg. After the fake shot, a change of shooting angle opens up the 5-hole between the goalie’s legs for a quick “hook” shot.

A Challenge

The next time you’re at practice, challenge yourself to only score through the 5-hole. You’ll have to work on ways to get the goalie to plant their push leg and then open up the space between their legs. It will only be open for a second, so you’ll have to shoot fast.